Hennepin Healthcare·Minneapolis, Minnesota
Performs high-level surgical pathology tasks including complex gross dissection, frozen sections, and specimen examination. Additionally, coordinates daily workflow and provides education and training to pathology residents and medical students.
Performs specimen gross examination Selects, dissects and submits tissue sections for microscopic examination Performs frozen sections Performs gross and microscopic photography Prepares and utilizes necessary materials for teaching, training and evaluation of students (pathology residents, non-pathology residents, and medical students) and technical staff Maintains specimen storage (both short and long term) to meet regulatory, legal and teaching requirements Performs intraoperative kidney biopsy adequacy service Collects data for and assesses quality indicators for surgical pathology Assist with oversight, testing, and optimization of laboratory information system workflows related to surgical pathology services Knowledge of accrediting and regulatory agencies standards Assists in the evaluation of equipment and instrumentation Writes procedures and provides technical direction as needed to staff Assists with billing and audits and assurance of compliance Demonstrates patient and family centered care behaviors
Bachelor's degree in biological sciences and completion of formal Pathologists’ Assistant training program Certification or eligibility for certification as a Pathologists’ Assistant by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), OR an approved equivalent As a condition of employment, those hired “as eligible” must become certified within 24 months of hire
Preferred Qualifications: Prior experience as a pathologist assistant preferred but new graduates welcome to apply
Requires a Bachelor's degree in biological sciences and completion of a formal Pathologists’ Assistant training program. Must be certified or eligible for certification by the ASCP.
Market context
In Minnesota, Pathologists’ Assistant roles are typically tied to hospital and laboratory staffing needs, so openings can be competitive when systems are expanding pathology services or replacing experienced staff. Candidates are often evaluated on formal training, ASCP certification or eligibility, and comfort with detailed specimen handling in a clinical setting. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform first, then confirm the original posting for program expectations and licensure details before applying.